Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancer

WHAT IS HEREDITARY CANCER ?

Most cancers occur by chance, however in some families, more cancers of the same kind, or related kinds, are seen when compared to the general population. This is often called “familial” or “hereditary cancer”. Hereditary cancer occurs when an altered gene (in other words, a gene with a mutation) is passed down in the family from parent to child increasing the risk of developing cancer. Approximately 5% to 10% of all cancers develop because a person inherited a genetic mutation in a way that encourages the disease to grow. People with hereditary cancers are more likely to have relatives with the same type or a related type of cancer. In addition, they often develop cancer at an earlier than average age, and may also develop more than one cancer in their lifetime.

WHO IS AT RISK FOR HEREDITARY CANCER ?

You can assess your Hereditary Cancer Risk by following the links below. The links will take you to an electronic self-assessment tool that can help you determine whether you may be a candidate to get tested for several of the most common hereditary cancer syndromes :https://www.hereditarycancerquiz.com/

GENETIC TEST

Myriad myRisk® hereditary cancer panel represents the next generation of hereditary cancer risk testing. Myriad myRisk is the only test that combines your genetic information with your personal and family history to generate guideline-based management options to help you lower cancer risks.

Myriad myRisk does not tell you whether you have cancer. It looks at multiple genes that impact inherited risks for eight important cancers (Breast, Ovarian, Gastric, Colorectal, Pancreatic, Melanoma, Prostate, Endometrial). Myriad myRisk test results provide critical information for your healthcare provider to make optimal medical decisions and take action in building a personalized cancer risk-reduction plan.